Abe and Gabriel entered into a contract for Abe to furnish landscaping services for Gabriel's office complex.The contract provides the fee will be $75 per month.At the time Gabriel signs the agreement,the two discuss the fact that the services required in the winter will be less and the fee will be reduced to $50 per month.Abe adds as Gabriel is signing,"I just forgot to put that sliding scale in this contract.Don't worry - I'll take care of it because we understand each other." Gabriel:
A)will be permitted to introduce evidence about the winter fee reduction.
B)will only need to pay $50 during the winter months.
C)will pay $75 per month every month because of parol evidence.
D)none of the above

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The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of oral agreements that contradict a written contract, so Gabriel will have to pay $75 per month as stated in the written contract.

Abe and Gabriel Entered into a Contract for Abe to Furnish